For readers looking for inspiration and positive change, this journal provides plenty of ideas and activities—along with a sparkly and uplifting cover—for making small improvements to every aspect of life, ensuring this will be your best year yet.

- Designed for anyone who needs a little bit of inspiration 
- Supports making positive changes and self-betterment 
- Journal with focus on happiness and fulfillment
Fans of Your Best Year Yet!, This School Year Will Be the Best! and Living Your Best Year Ever will love this journal.

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Artists who dream of turning their passion into a career need only the expert guidance in Art, Inc. Lisa Congdon unveils the multiplicity of ways to make a living from art—including illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, and teaching— and offers practical advice on cultivating a business mindset, selling and promoting work, and more. Trade secrets from art world pros including such luminaries as Paula Scher, Nikki McClure, and Mark Hearld make Art, Inc. the ultimate resource for aspiring artists ready for success.

Art  Inc.

This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische's sketchbook reveals the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See everything, from Hische's rough sketches to her polished finals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR, and Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass tacks information for designers who want to sketch distinctive letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 250 images and metallic silver ink printed throughout to represent her penciled sketches, this highly visual book is an essential—and entirely enjoyable—resource for those who practice or simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.

In Progress

From Claudia Rueda, author and illustrator of Bunny Slopes and the award-winning, New York Times bestseller, Here Comes the Easter Cat. In this charming sequel to Bunny Slopes, Bunny needs help picking apples for mama’s apple pie. Young readers will delight in using the included red ribbon to help Bunny reach new heights and pick those tasty apples. Children will have fun as they rock the book back and forth and turn it around and around for a unique roller-coaster adventure on Bunny's way home. Filled with puns and Claudia's Rueda’s warm sense of humor, this book has jokes for readers young and old, and will have the whole family giggling. Adorable illustrations, interactive narration, an unexpected plot, and a cozy and reassuring ending make this a favorite of adults as well as kids. 
- Keeps children engaged with interactive text and cute pictures 
- Book that also functions as a toy 
- Humor makes Bunny’s adventure more fun

Hungry Bunny

Baby & Kids

This beautiful self-reflection companion is the gift of accessing inner wisdom and tuning into personal magic. Illustrated affirmations and prompts throughout spark self-discovery and inspired living through a variety of strategies, like practicing gratitude, cultivating self-compassion, and making friends with fear. Offering plenty of free space for writing and decked out in shimmering foil accents, this journal is a striking and thoughtful gift for modern seekers.

CHANNEL YOUR INNER WISDOM: Illustrated affirmations and prompts throughout the journal spark self-discovery and inspired living through a variety of strategies, like practicing gratitude, making friends with fear, cultivating self-compassion, and more. You'll learn how to explore your potential, find your inner wisdom, tune into your magic, and live life to its fullest.
A THOUGHTFUL GIFT: The sentiment of this journal, and its friendly and accessible take on self-discovery, makes it an uplifting gift for anyone seeking personal growth or wanting to practice mindfulness or self-care.
INCLUDES: Paperback journal with foil-stamped cover and metallic pages edges, 6 x 8 inches, 144 pages, full-color images throughout

You Are The Magic You Seek

From Joey Campanaro, the lovable chef and owner of popular Little Owl restaurant in New York City! Big Love Cooking features 75 accessible recipes infused with Mediterranean flavors inspired by Joey's Italian-American family. This is simple, authentic food, with generous servings and nourishing, shareable meals. 
- Includes stories from the restaurant, historical NYC photographs, and conversational advice 
- Dishes include Little Owl Crispy Chicken, Ricotta Cavatelli with Tomato Broth, Bacon, and Fava Beans, and Brioche French Toast with Stewed Strawberries 
- Features warm, inviting photography that emulates the family-style meals With accessible recipes and familiar ingredients, this cookbook is perfect for big family meals that will please a crowd. Recipes include mouth-watering dishes like Littleneck Clams with Juicy Bread, Mom-Mom Pizza, and Pork Chop with Parmesan Butter Beans. 
- Big Love Cooking is a return to hearty platters and heartwarming comfort food with a strong sense of place. 
- Perfect for cooks interested in Mediterranean cuisine and Italian-American favorites 
- A great gift for the home cook that is interested in hearty, delicious Italian meals over trends 
- Add it to the shelf with cookbooks like Carmine's Family-Style Cookbook by Michael Ronis, The Meatball Shop Cookbook by Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow, and The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual by Peter Falcinelli, Frank Castronovo, and Frank Meehan.

Big Love Cooking

The Art of the Political Putdown is a book of over 300 witty verbal jabs and ripostes from politicians around the world, all of whom share a common sharp tongue. Liberal or conservative, humor can be a powerful weapon in any politician's arsenal, and political journalists Chris Lamb and Will Moredock have seen their fair share of quips, witty remarks, and sarcastic pleasantries. In mining the past few thousand years of political history, they've unearthed a treasure trove of humorous exchanges, from ancient Rome to modern day, to compile this collection of hilarious comebacks and putdowns.

Features 11 brief essays analyzing the use of humor and wit in various political contexts
Even-handed, intelligent, and lighthearted political humor that gives readers from the Left and the Right something to laugh about

The Art of the Political Putdown is filled with famous and lesser-known politicians at their sassiest, along with short essays. This is a comprehensive, nonpartisan collection of witticisms, scathing burns, and mic-drop-worthy insults throughout history.

A rare political humor book with something for everyone, and a welcome reminder that politics can also be a source of laughter
Perfect for politics and history buffs and for anyone who appreciates smart humor and top-notch wit
Great for those who loved Whose Boat Is This Boat?: Comments That Don't Help in the Aftermath of a Hurricane by the Staff of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents by Pete Souza, and The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill by James C. Humes by James C. Humes

The Art Of The Political Putdown

This second book in the Merry Jane CBD series speaks to one of the most-asked, most-requested topics: How can CBD improve my sex life? This is an all-encompassing, no-holds-barred exploration of CBD and sexual wellness. The dynamic book features go-to recipes such as CBD lube and CBD mocktails, as well as bedroom activities, like using breathwork to enhance your sexual experience. 
- Explains how cannabis, CBD, and other plants can increase pleasure and intimacy 
- Includes how-tos on everything from dirty talk to erotic massage 
- Features neon inks, psychedelic art, bold photography, and infographics This sex positive book is full of helpful information on sexual health, empowering advice, and tips and tricks on using CBD in the bedroom. Merry Jane's The CBD Solution: Sex makes a red-hot gift for a partner, and an empowering self-purchase for anyone who wants to cultivate a satisfying sex life 
- Written for both solo sex and partnered sex 
- Seductive, deluxe package featuring neon inks and bold artwork 
- A great gift for those who enjoy using CBD or are curious about learning more, marijuana smokers, and anyone interested in sexual exploration 
- Add it to the shelf with books like A Woman's Guide to Cannabis: Using Marijuana to Feel Better, Look Better, Sleep Better–and Get High Like a Lady by Nikki Furrer; Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness: An Essential Guide for Using Nature's Medicine to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Inflammation, and More by Aliza Sherman and Dr. Junella Chin; and The Cannabis Spa at Home: How to Make Marijuana-Infused Lotions, Massage Oils, Ointments, Bath Salts, Spa Nosh, and More by Sandra Hinchliffe.

Merry Jane's The Cbd Solution: Sex

Take time to reconnect and build new relationships. This engaging journal offers simple approaches for reaching out to family, friends, and even strangers. With 365 prompts and activities, along with welcoming illustrations on each page, it's easy and fun to find new ways to deepen the bonds that bring us together.

Connect Every Day

A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2020 A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020, Picture Books
From the creator of The Boring Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. Shinsuke Yoshitake is back with a witty, thought-provoking picture book for our times. There Must Be More Than That! is all about perspective, and wading past the bad to embrace the possibility of good. 
- A thoughtful and laugh-out-loud exploration into an uncertain ever after 
- Empowers readers to choose their own future 
- A powerful antidote to anxiety for kids unsure about current events and what comes next What does the future hold? This question can be daunting—or delightfully promising! Readers of all ages will seek solace in this smart and spirited exploration of the good that might be right around the corner. 
- Perfect for fans of Shinsuke Yoshitake 
- Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more 
- Ideal for children ages 5 to 8 years old 
- A great pick for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians and teachers 
- Add it to the shelf with books like Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty; What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada; and Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison

There Must Be More Than That!

From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative look at the fascinating world of nests. From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book introduces children to a captivating array of nest facts and will spark the imaginations of children whether in a classroom reading circle or on a parent's lap.

A Nest Is Noisy

A laugh-out-loud guessing game bedtime book! It's time for bed, but Natsumi has a brilliant idea, even better than going to sleep: She'll pretend to be something and Mom will guess what she is! Ready? Is she a caterpillar? An arrow sign? An upside-down bug? Take your best guess, then laugh along with Natsumi and her mom as they play a pre-bedtime game of charades full of silliness and surprises! 
- A delightfully silly read-aloud book for young children that helps soften bedtime routines 
- Part picture book, part guessing game! The interactive nature will keep kids turning the page! 
- Perfect book for toddlers Fans of Guess Again, Interrupting Chicken, and Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show will love the clever kid-friendly humor of I Can Be Anything.

I Can Be Anything

A New York Times Editors' Choice Book! "This remarkable wordless picture book bursts with buoyant energy as a boy finds the key to a long-unopened door and makes his way from drabness to a joyful, magical land." — The New York Times Book Review What's on the other side of the door? There's only one way to find out: You have to go through it. JiHyeon Lee's debut book, Pool, was lauded as a wordless masterpiece. Here she takes readers on another journey into an unexpected world—without words. Delicate, intricate, and whimsical drawings transform from grays to vivid color as a curious child goes through a mysterious door and discovers that open-mindedness is the key to adventure and friendship. Using magical realism, this book reminds us not to fear others. JiHyeon Lee’s first book, Pool, was a New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year, an ALA Notable, a USBBY Outstanding International Book, an NPR Best Book of the Year, and won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal for Original Art. 
- Reminds readers that curiosity and open-mindedness are the keys to adventure and friendship 
- Teaches children to keep their minds and hearts open 
- Messages of adventure, friendship and facing fears

Door

This unique coloring book features immersive aerial views of real cities from around the world alongside gorgeously illustrated, Inception -like architectural mandalas. Artist Steve McDonald's beautifully rendered and detailed line work offers bird's-eye perspectives of visually arresting global locales from New York, London, and Paris to Istanbul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Rio, Amsterdam, and many more. The adult coloring book's distinctive large square format offers absorbingly complex vistas to color, the crisp white pages are conducive to a range of artistic applications, and a middle margin keeps all the artwork fully colorable. Complementing the cityscapes are a selection of mind-bending labyrinthine architectural illustrations for still deeper meditative coloring adventures and imaginative flights of fancy.

Fantastic Cities

Darwin. Gandhi. Jeff Goldblum. If you had to f*ck one, marry another, and kill the last, what would you choose? But wait—what if Dracula could grant magic wishes? Would that change your mind? Making the choice is tough but hilarious in this spin on the classic party game that includes weird and sidesplitting twists! In a poppy and portable package, FMK includes 100 famous characters and 150 comical twists, perfect for up to 8 of your dirtiest friends.

FUNNY TAKE ON CLASSIC PARTY GAME: This super-fun, super-simple game is easy to learn and can be played anywhere. And if you've ever played the original F*** Marry Kill, you'll love the new twist this game brings.
KICKSTARTER SUCCESS: This game was funded within its first hour on Kickstarter!
A NEW CHOICE FOR GAME NIGHT: FMK: Twists of Fate is perfect for fans of other darkly comic games like CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY or fun group guessing/matching games like APPLES TO APPLES. The objective is to guess the FMK choices your fellow players will make—the fun comes in defending your own choices!
INCLUDES: 100 character cards, 150 twist cards, 128 player cards. For 6–8 players age 18 and up.

Fmk: Twists Of Fate

The LEGO® Minifigure has captivated the world for more than 40 years. This humble yellow character has risen from toy to global icon—all without a nose or opposable thumbs! This box of 20 notecards and envelopes features a collection of heartwarming and hilarious minifigure art, perfect for sharing the LEGO love with your friends and family throughout the year.
MINIFIGURES ARE THE HEART OF THE LEGO® BRAND: The Minifigure—the humble yellow character found in LEGO creations—has become a global icon. In this new notecard set, the Minifigure gets its starring role.
LIGHTHEARTED LEGO: The humorous scenes, jokes, and puns featured in these notecards will make you chuckle!
BONUS CARDS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Some cards in this box include holiday- and birthday-themed artwork—perfect for sharing the LEGO love with friends and family at every special occasion throughout the year.
GREAT GIFT FOR AFOL OR YOUNG LEGO LOVERS: Any LEGO enthusiast, no matter what age, will love these cards.
INCLUDES: 20 full-color notecards in box with a lid.

Lego Minifigure Notes

What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? What if “Luke, I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In this hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all the baggage of being the Dark Lord of the Sith. Celebrated artist Jeffrey Brown’s delightful illustrations give classic Star Wars® moments a fresh twist, presenting the trials and joys of parenting through the lens of a galaxy far, far away. Life lessons include lightsaber batting practice, using the Force to raid the cookie jar, Take Your Child to Work Day on the Death Star (“Er, he looks just like you, Lord Vader!”), and the special bond shared between any father and son.

© and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

Darth Vader And Son

A good date can be exhilarating: a shared joke, an improbable spark, long moments of gazing fondly into each other’s eyes. Not so for the dating disasters featured in this collection of laugh-out-loud actual tweets about the most terrible evenings imaginable. From seriously unwelcome confessions, to dousing dates in wine, to bringing them back to creepy apartments to meet favorite stuffed animals, here are the funniest and most alarming reports from dating’s front lines.
Along the way, author Rhodri Marsden offers tips on how to identify and avoid the worst of the bad daters, including married men, blatant liars, deluded optimists, and more. This harrowing collection of real nightmare dates will amuse anyone who’s suffered through one of cupid’s off nights. I went on a date with a Peruvian guy who said to me during our tapas: “You eat like windmill.” The date went well until he mentioned his name is not really Steven, nor was he 27, nor single.

Crap Dates

A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more! For more feathery fun, pick up Flora and the Penguin, Flora and the Peacocks, Flora and Friends Matching Game or, coming soon, Flora and the Chicks.

Flora And The Flamingo

From acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.

Loving Vs. Virginia

In this deceptively simple storybook from award-winning author-illustrator Lizi Boyd, readers will delight in following a note's unexpected journey and encountering a cast of charming characters along the way. The spare text is filled with the kind of repetition and rhythm that make for a captivating read-aloud, while the humor and childlike cadence will engage readers who are beginning to decipher books on their own. The brilliantly colored paintings share the gentleness of the text but also bring a joyous exuberance to this celebration of nature, curiosity, imagination, and friendship.

I Wrote You A Note

In Brother Sun, Sister Moon, award-winning author Katherine Paterson re-imagines a hymn of praise originally written by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1224. Illuminated with the exquisite illustrations of cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, this picture book offers a stunningly beautiful tribute to nature.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

Take sexy to a whole new level with this kinky version of truth or dare. Featuring 50 sticks printed with a racy truth on one side and a dirty dare on the other, this game is provocative but approachable, offering a fun and easy way to explore kink. Couples will be confessing steamy secrets and exploring undiscovered desires in no time. Let the naughty fun begin!

Kinky Truth Or Dare

The sketchbook has been the one constant in explorers' kits for centuries of adventure. Often private, they are records of immediate experiences and discoveries, and in their pages we can see what the explorers themselves encountered. This remarkable book showcases 70 such sketchbooks, kept by intrepid men and women as they journeyed perilous and unknown environments—frozen wastelands, high mountains, barren deserts, and dense rainforests—with their senses wide open. Figures such as Charles Darwin and Sir Edmund Hillary are joined here by lesser-known explorers such as Adela Breton, who braved the jungles of Mexico to make a record of Mayan monuments. Here are profiles, expedition details, and the artwork of pioneering explorers and mapmakers, botanists and artists, ecologists and anthropologists, eccentrics and visionaries. Here is the art of discovery.

Explorers' Sketchbooks

A collection of inspiring quotes and artwork from throughout Wonder Woman's iconic history.
Heroine, demigoddess, soldier, peacemaker: Beautiful as Aphrodite, stronger than Hercules, wise as Athena—for more than 75 years, Wonder Woman has inspired and empowered generations of fans with her strength and guidance. This gorgeous collection of quotes from throughout Wonder Woman's iconic history in comics, film, and TV, fully illustrated by a wide range of classic and modern visuals, showcases her wisdom on fighting systems of evil, defying expectations in Man's World, standing up for peace and love, and embodying the true meaning of strength.

- An uplifting and powerful gift for women everywhere.

- With a luxe foil cover and golden lasso ribbon that will fit perfectly on any superheroine’s bookshelf.
“You’ve shown us, Princess, that clever women can conquer the strongest men!” and other inspirational quotes from Wonder Woman’s 75-year career.
WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics.

Wisdom Of Wonder Woman

From the authors of the breakout bestseller All My Friends Are Dead (more than 175,000 copies sold) and in the humorous vein of Go the F**k to Sleep, comes a laugh out loud collection of bad advice that turns the children's alphabet book on its head. In this funny book for teens and adults alike, adorable illustrated characters lead readers down a path of poor decision making and alphabetical, rhyming couplets offer terrible life lessons in which O is for opening things with your teeth, F is for setting Daddy's wallet on fire, and R is for Raccoon (but definitely not for rabies). With plenty of playfully disastrous choices lurking around every corner, this compendium of black humor may be terrible for actual children, but it's perfect for the common senseless child in all adults.

K Is For Knifeball

Eliminate the what's-for-dinner dilemma! Pantry to Plate collects 50 staple ingredients in the cupboard, fridge, or freezer, and features 70 recipes that use only those ingredients. Recipes like Black Bean Burgers and Slaw, Chipotle Chicken Tacos, and Spicy Noodle Soup are just the beginning of the versatility and variety of this tasty and practical cookbook. 
- A trusty cookbook-meets-guide filled with flavorful and hearty recipes for meals 
- Includes a fully stocked shopping list for you to take to the store (yes, even the salt, pepper, and oil are included) 
- Staple ingredients range from Greek yogurt, olives, and lentils to coconut milk, bread crumbs, and fresh ginger. Readers will have everything they need to satisfy cravings and feed hungry mouths with little to no advance planning. With its streamlined message and organization, this book helps new cooks get started in the kitchen, and experienced home cooks get dinner on the table. 
- Encourages cooks to streamline their kitchen 
- Offers the tools needed to create simple, delicious, and healthy meals straight from the pantry 
- Perfect gift for new graduates, newlyweds and couples, young professionals looking to cook at home more, home cooks with limited time, busy parents of big families, and anyone seeking tips on how to stock their pantry and be healthy on a budget 
- Add it to the shelf with books like Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes For Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight From The Oven by Molly Gilbert; My Perfect Pantry: 150 Easy Recipes From 50 Essential Ingredients by Geoffrey Zakarian; and Keepers: Two Home Cooks Share Their Tried-And-True Weeknight Recipes and the Secrets to Happiness In The Kitchen: A Cookbook by Kathy Brennan

Pantry To Plate

An Oprah's Favorite Things Pick for 2017! As Oprah says in the December issue of O, The Oprah Magazine"The 12 letters bound into this keepsake book prompt kids to tell their stories, make lists, draw pictures, and fantasize about who they’ll become. A lovely gift for them, and maybe one day for their children."
Letters to Me, When I Grow Up will inspire children to write or draw stories, dreams for the future, and advice for their grown-up selves.
Each letter begins with a unique prompt like: - When I imagine myself all grown up... - A pep talk for my future self... - If I become a world leader... Included are 12 letters that will inspire children to send a letter to their grown-up self! Each letter has a space to write when it was sealed and when it should be opened (will it be tomorrow or in 20 years?). Seal letters with the included stickers before saving this time capsule for your future self!

Letters To Me  When I Grow Up

Not to worry, a book on anxiety is finally here! A clever antidote to everyday angst, this illustrated book captures universal truths and comforting revelations about being human. Artist Catherine Lepage uses her wry humor to help us see that "thinly sliced and illustrated, emotions are much easier to digest."

Thin Slices Of Anxiety

A treasure of a gift for the well-read woman, this collection brings together 50 stirring portraits, in watercolor and in word, of literature’s most well-read female characters. Anna Karenina, Clarissa Dalloway, Daisy Buchanan...each seems to live on the page through celebrated artist Samantha Hahn’s evocative portraits and hand-lettered quotations, with the pairing of art and text capturing all the spirit of the character as she was originally written. The book itself evokes vintage grace reimagined for contemporary taste, with a cloth spine silkscreened in a graphic pattern, debossed cover, and pages that turn with the tactile satisfaction of watercolor paper. In the hand and in the reading, here is a new classic for the book lover’s library.